Head-to-head · Course Evaluation Software
SmartEvals vs IOTA360 Evaluations
SmartEvals leads on 0 checks, IOTA360 Evaluations on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSmartEvals · 9.3/10
SmartEvals scores higher on our rubric for course evaluation software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
On reporting depth, IOTA360 Evaluations gives you Custom where SmartEvals offers Advanced.
SmartEvals is the better fit for universities wanting automated benchmarking. IOTA360 Evaluations is the better fit for universities needing broad identity integration.
- SmartEvals fits best
Universities wanting automated benchmarking
- IOTA360 Evaluations fits best
Universities needing broad identity integration
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Side by side
| Feature | SmartEvals 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | IOTA360 Evaluations 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Course Evaluation Software | #8 in Course Evaluation Software |
| Best for | Universities wanting automated benchmarking | Universities needing broad identity integration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SmartEvals 5/5 · IOTA360 Evaluations 5/5 | ||
| Anonymous feedback | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instructor evaluations | ✓ | ✓ |
| LMS integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Benchmarking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Response limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Reporting depth | Advanced | Custom |
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| Our verdict | SmartEvals is a hosted course evaluation platform for colleges and universities. It supports student, instructor, and administrator workflows, including team-taught and cross-listed courses. Core capabilities include automated evaluation… Read the review → |
IOTA360 Evaluations is online course evaluation software for colleges and universities. It supports course evaluation scheduling and delivery, anonymous student submissions, reminder communications, mobile access, and real-time… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SmartEvals — where it wins
- Automates surveys, reminders, reporting, and distribution workflows.
- Connects with ERP, SIS, LTI, and major LMS platforms.
- Adds institution-wide, nationwide, trend, and longitudinal analysis.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
- The platform is web-based rather than offered as a listed native app.
- Its focus is colleges and universities, not general course providers.
IOTA360 Evaluations — where it wins
- Supports anonymous submissions, scheduling, reminders, and response-rate tracking
- Connects with major LMS, SIS, portal, and identity systems
- Provides benchmarks, historical analysis, custom reports, and exports
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a customized proposal and contact with sales
- Available platform coverage is listed as web
- Administration options may require institutional system-management resources
- SmartEvals9.3/10 · Pricing on request
A higher-education evaluation platform with automation, integrations, and benchmarking.
Visit SmartEvalsFull verdict → - IOTA360 Evaluations8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A higher-education evaluation system with broad identity, LMS, reporting, and export support.
Visit IOTA360Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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